Co:Here Developments Society

Inspiring, empowering, and guiding faith-based organizations to develop affordable housing

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December 1, 2022
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Co:Here is Hiring!

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Co:Here is seeking to hire a President to lead the organization as we scale up to serve more Faith Based Organizations seeking to develop housing. Co:Here Foundation President Job Description The Role Co:Here Foundation is seeking a President who is passionate about empowering faith-based organizations to build affordable housing. This is an opportunity to lead a seed-funded entrepreneurial organization through its start-up phase and establish the culture of a high-impact, mission-driven organization. About Co:Here Foundation Our Mission: Co:Here…

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November 23, 2022
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Co:Here Foundation receives implementation funding from the Housing Supply Challenge

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We are thrilled to announce that Co:Here Foundation is one of 14 organizations from across Canada selected to receive final funding from CMHC’s Housing Supply Challenge: Getting Started Round.  This funding is catalytic for Co:Here as we grow our capacity to launch our not-for-profit development consulting services for Faith-Based Organizations. Faith groups across the country are seeking to respond to the housing crisis, yet they often struggle in the early stages. Developing a feasible and mission-centred vision, funding early project costs, and establishing internal…

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September 23, 2021
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Co:Here Foundation launches new phase

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In 2020, Co:Here Foundation began asking faith communities what support they needed as they considered affordable housing development projects on their land. We then began building a business case, and preparing to scale the organization to offer services to meet the needs that we heard. In January 2021, the Community Housing and Transformation Centre helped us launch our efforts to become a not-for-profit, early stage development consultant specifically for faith-based orgs. In June, Vancity provided additional start-up financial…

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In 2018, Co:Here Foundation opened the doors of its first affordable housing project, located on the former parking lot of Grandview Church in Vancouver. The building is designed to foster community and connection and is operated by Salsbury Community Society.

Co:Here Foundation is now growing its capacity to help other faith-communities realize their own housing projects.

 Co:Here’s first housing project located in East Vancouver is a four-storey affordable housing building with 26 self-contained units: 18 studios, 4 one bedroom and 4 two bedroom units, large indoor and outdoor community engagement spaces.  The design recognizes that space shapes engagement between people. See more

Designed to facilitate a sense of community, equality, mutual care and companionship, the building includes a community kitchen, large living room and dining area, and meditation room. On each resident floors, apartments have a smaller gathering space, balconies and laundry areas.  Outdoor gardens and large patio bring our residents outdoors to grow food, gather and play.

The tenant mix reflects the unique commitments of this approach to housing, ensuring the mutual care and transformation of all involved in this diverse gathering of individuals and families.

Financially Sustainable

Upon completion of the $11.9 mllion capital campaign, the building’s rental revenue sustains a balanced budget that includes building maintenance, a building manager, and replacement reserves.

Sparking The Imagination

Co:Here is sparking the imagination of other faith groups and not-for-profit organizations by encouraging them to explore the possibility of using their property to create affordable housing to support the most vulnerable in their neighbourhoods. Co:Here aspires to be a prototype that can be replicated by other churches, faith groups and non-profit organizations throughout Vancouver and beyond. If your group is interested in pursuing a similar project, please let us know, we would love to connect!

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